Ajnavirya, Ājñāvīrya, Ajna-virya: 1 definition

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Ajnavirya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Ajnavirya in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ājñāvīrya (आज्ञावीर्य) refers to the “vitality of the command”, according to verse 11.39-45 of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “O beloved, there will be a great Siddha in (the fish’s) belly born of the vitality of the Command (ājñāvīrya) and he will, O Mahāmāyā, practice the (teaching of) that scripture by himself. That scripture was thrown into the sea by (the goddess’s) son by means of the Yoga of Knowledge.  [...]”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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